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The worst racism I’ve faced while traveling was in the UK, where Black people seem confined to a “place” and pushed back if they step outside it. A bouncer shoved me, a bartender hid chewed gum in my drink, and customer service was dismissive. After two visits totaling a month, I can’t recommend it. British cuisine is terrible, though I did have some of the best Jamaican and Indian food of my life there.
Went to London with my mom for her 70th birthday in 2016. We had an excellent trip. London is tremendously diverse – everyone was from somewhere else. It was beautiful to see! No noticable issues traveling while Black. We spent 5 days there and I could have easily spent more. It’s not cheap there…kinda like NYC level prices. It’s a great destination for first time international travelers. Big thumbs up.
I travelled to London, UK, a little over a year ago and I really enjoyed my experience! As a first time Black international traveller, I would definitely say that London was a great city to start in! I had the chance to visit some of London’s most famous landmarks, including Big Ben, the London Eye, and Westminster Abbey along with indulging in the arts & culture scene at places like Abbey Road Studio, the Hard Rock Cafe, and the West End Theatre District. In terms of travel throughout the city, I primarily used the “Tube” (London’s underground transit) and their public busing system featuring their classic red double decker buses. I found both very easy to use and the maps were very legible. Wear good walking shoes as you will be walking a lot through the city. In terms of food, traditional English food is not beating the allegations of being bland. Outside of Fish & Chips, I primarily stuck to eating cuisines from restaurants of diverse cultures & nationalities (ie: American, French, Italian, South African, etc.) and was okay for the majority of my stay. In terms of cost, I will say London is definitely a very expensive city as the British pound is worth more than the US Dollar. Many stores accept card/ Apple Pay versus cash, making it easy to make purchases. For shopping, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Gardens, and the SoHo neighborhood all have lots of stores to shop at (SoHo has more upscale and luxury retail options). Overall, I enjoyed my time in London and look forward to the next time I visit there!
Went to visit Family and it was beautiful but very expensive felt a little uncomfortable at sum places we visited because I could tell they didn’t really care for Bi Racial relationships but for the most part we had fun
The Rich Mix is an independent cinema in Shoreditch London. They show a lot of black films and host festivals like the Windrush International Film Festival, and events and screenings by The New Black Film Collective. The photos are from TNB Expo 2025. There was a screening of Bam Bam: The Sisters Nancy Story followed by a q and a discussion that included Tippa Irie and Mark Simpson from the UK. Do follow those organisations and go along to a screening or event if it coincides with your trip to London.